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Palmyra is located near the present city of Tadmur in the heart of Syria, in the desert.It has one of the largest collections of Roman architecture in the world, reflecting the importance that the city once had during the passage of

You can get to Bosra via several ways: You can hail a taxi, hop on a bus, ride a motorcycle or go for the cheapest and most comfortable which is by car ... But in the village, transportation can be much more original: camels! They are

This great theater is one of the biggest and best preserved in the world. It was constructed in the 2nd century, at the time in which Bozrah was the capital of the Roman province of Arabia. It could hold up to 15,000 people and was

Aleppo is a beautiful city. You can experience being in different neighborhoods with different cultures with just 2 hours walking. Of the whole trip through Syria in 2010, one of the things that impressed me most was the Citadel of

The Euphrates rivers is one of the most traditional rivers and it is a historic land mark. It is said that on it's banks is where the first civilizations were founded and since the Jews it became a sacred place, source of life, of

The ruins of the Basilica of San Simeon are about forty kilometres from Aleppo. To get from there, the easiest and fastest way is to hire a taxi to take you and wait for you to return. It can be done in an hour. Legend has it that in

South of the citadel is the largest souk in Damascus, Al-Hamadiyya. It is a large covered market in the heart of the Old City. It reminds me somewhat of Paris, of some stores, a little of an old medieval market. A set of cobbled

Just to the south of the ruined monastery stands the Bosra Cathedral. The Cathedral was constructed around 512, is now in a painful condition but at night, dimly lit, is my beautiful. He was one of the first buildings with a dome on a

A visit to Syria would not be complete without the opportunity to listen to their music and dance their dances. The Syrians, like the Latinos really enjoy singing and dancing at their parties and like that other people sing their

The Roman Market is one of the most visible ruins in Bosra. It is a paved esplanade before served as a Roman market. Besides being a spacious and with wonderful views of the city, is a must for children. Let me explain: The village

The souk of Damascus, one of the largest in Asia, is a sight worth seeing: It's an explosion of colors and scents where you can find almost anything: spices, jewelery, leather work, metal ... I especially recommend sitting and

The magnificent Bosra ampitheatre is next to its full citadel that has a ton of secret places that are worth exploring. It was fortified because, during the Middle Ages, the Roman building was intended to defend the attack of the

Like most places in Damascus, this charming restaurant is located in a narrow, nameless alleyway adjacent to the south wall of the Omayyad Mosque. The whole bottom area is decorated like Ali Baba's cave and is very tourist-oriented:

In a narrow, nameless, and crowded street in Damascus, you'll find Narcissus, a place you'll never forget. Narcissus Palace is a beautiful old 18th-century house that has been converted into a restaurant. It is a true center of social

The Jabri is always packed with young Syrians drinking tea, coffee, and juices, and smoking hookahs. It is the usual place to start your night in Damascus (which can be long) and you can enjoy delicious food until well after midnight.

I'll be perfectly honest, places to eat in Bosra are few and far between, except for the expensive Bosra Cham restaurant. It's a Palace are dens of food that leaves much to be desired. Yes, these restaurants have an exceptional view

The Ornina was a stop at midday for us to regain strength. It is very modern and has been renovated, but retains the essence of a typical damasciana house, its courtyard, fountain, stairs to the first floor where you can eat or just

The first dinner I had in Damascus was in this restaurant, the Al-Khawali, near the main street (you can see it from the corner). It's a good place you can enjoy a typical Syrian meal, good desserts, and good atmosphere for not much

El Cantara is one of those restaurants that you don't normally include in your initial plan when you are backpacking, but you shouldn't miss this menu. They had a few pizzas and pasta dishes that let us enjoy dinner like we were in

Damascus is full of bakeries and patisseries which you can't miss. There, you can try "kibbeh" (wheat cakes stuffed with meat), delicious "borek" (pastries filled with cheese or meat), or just simple sesame bread. If you have a sweet

Palmira isn't well know for its food. Being a town that was almost artificially created around the ruins, there are only a few tourist restaurants at more or less affordable price. Most visitors end up in the same places. This is the

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As with most historic houses, one cannot imagine, when entering the narrow door, that you will encounter a spacious courtyard as beautiful as the on that the Wine House Hotel possesses. It is a four star hotel, which only has 9

Although I have not been staying in this hotel, as it's quite old, I have had a drink on the terrace before, and it is very nice. I heard about this place because some friends I met travelling asked a guide where it was. I asked why

Here, you feel like a real pasha. And if you go along with your queen (or king), the dream is that much more real. This is a true oasis within the city. It's small, cozy, and quiet, and the rooms circle a courtyard with a pool. It has

Sheraton Damascus Hotel was built in 1978 and subsequently renovated in 1989. It's located in Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and surrounded by green gardens and breathtaking mountain. The